When the hole is closed, data can be 'written' onto the disc by the computer. When the hole is open however, the disc will not allow data to be written onto it, thus enabling you to avoid accidental erasure of valuable programs.
Various compact floppy disc manufacturers employ different mechanisms for opening and closing the Write Protect hole. The operation may be carried out on the Amsoft
To open the Write Protect hole, slide the small shutter located at the left hand corner of the disc, and the hole will be opened, See Figure 8(a).
Write Protect hole (OPEN)
Shutter |
| Shutter |
OPEN |
| CLOSED |
Write Protection ON | Write Protection OFF |
Figure 8(a) | Figure 8(b) |
To close the Write protect hole, simply slide the shutter to it’s closed position, see Figure 8(b).
Some other compact floppy discs employ a small plastic lever located in a slot at the left hand corner, see Figure 9.
Lever
Write Protect |
|
hole | Figure 9 |
(CLOSED) |
AMSTRAD Disc Drive & Interface | Foundation 2.2 |
